March 23, 2014 10:30 a.m.

SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1500 North Main

Higginsville, Missouri web page: salemucchigginsville.org

We are a gathering church sent out by God to bring the good news of God’s grace, justice, peace, and love to the world

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November 22, 2020 10:00 a.m.

MEMORIAL SUNDAY

THE GATHERING

MUSIC BEFORE WORSHIP

WELCOME: No matter who you are or where you are in your life’s journey, you are welcome here. “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:1, NIV). We gather to praise God. Welcome!

NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION

ADDRESSING OURSELVES TO GOD

RINGING OF THE BELL

Piano Prelude “It Is Well With My Soul” Bliss/ arr. Hayes

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! People: Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to the Lord with songs of praise! Leader: For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. People: In God’s hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are God’s also. Leader: The sea is the Lord’s, for the Lord made it, and the dry land, which God’s hands have formed. People: O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! All: For this is our God, and we are the people of God’s pasture, and the sheep of God’s hand.

HYMN “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” No. 559 (Please refrain from singing aloud. You may hum along and read the lyrics.)

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INVOCATION (Unison) God of justice and peace, bring your dazzling light into our hearts and spirits that we might see the glorious opportunities we have to serve you. Help us to see that following your mandate to feed the hungry, bring nourishment to those who thirst, offer clothing to those in need, visit the sick and those who are imprisoned, welcome the stranger – any activity of service, is an act of great privilege and joy. We praise you for the light of your son, Jesus Christ, who boldly bids us care for each other and become those who would bring good news of peace for all, for we pray in the Lord Jesus’ name. Amen.

HEARING AND RESPONDING TO THE WORD

MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES June (Children will please remain in the seats with their families.)

JOYS AND CONCERNS Preparation for prayer

PASTORAL PRAYER, THE LORD’S PRAYER, DEDICATION OF THANK OFFERING (“debts” and “debtors” words in hymn No. 426)

WE REMEMBER…..

A Word of Introduction Remembering God’s Promise:

All: For we are convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ our Lord!

Naming those we remember. (Family members may stand when their loved one’s name is called)

THE BLESSED ARE:

Frank Adams Alumbaugh, II 76 years, 2 months, and 21 days November 23, 2019

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Ann Nuelle 89 years, 2 months, and 5 days November 26, 2019

Pearl Morlock Luehrman 89 years, 10 months, and 15 days November 28, 2019

Martin Leland Rinne 84 years, 8 months, and 4 days December 10, 2019

Dalton Wilkinson 25 years, 7 months, and 12 days December 29, 2019

Anne W. Kriegh 83 years, 4 months, and 16 days January 13, 2020

Charles Cole 79 years, 7 months, and 24 days January 22, 2020

Doris Jane Stoner 86 years, 8 months, and 4 days March 17, 2020

Annie M. Fiegenbaum 93 years, 3 months, and 19 days April 5, 2020

Viola E. Meinershagen 93 years, 11 months, and 29 days April 6, 2020

Robert (Bob) Kurt Pragman 77 years, 7 months, and 2 days April 24, 2020

Herbert William Echelmeier 91 years, 7 months, and 1 day August 8, 2020

Cody Vai Lamb 26 years, 1 month, and 26 days September 4, 2020

Marvin August Rinne 91 years, 7 months, and 22 days October 14, 2020

Paul E. Warren 84 years, 11 months, and 28 days November 15, 2020

“Further Remembrances – Congregation” 3

PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING

SCRIPTURE READING Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24 (O.T. p. 756)

SERMON “The Shepherd of the Sheep” Tommy

THE SENDING

HYMN “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” No. 462 (Please refrain from singing aloud. You may hum along and read the lyrics.)

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “To God Be the Glory” Doane (The ushers will dismiss you by rows. Please follow their directions.)

Offering plates are at the exits from the sanctuary.

The Worship Service is over and our Service begins. *Indicates please stand if you are able to do so

**************************************** Leading Worship Today:

Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris – Pastor Cindy Nuelle – Liturgist

June Howell – Christian Education Coordinator Jamie Smith – Music Director

ALTAR FLOWERS: Are placed in memory of loved ones by the Memorial Committee.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: Is placed in remembrance of Pam Duncan, Pam taught at Grandview Elementary for 30 years. Pam passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, after a long battle with cancer.

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IN OUR PRAYERS: Diane Meinershagen, fell at her home, she is hospitalized at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Al Dieckhoff, has Covid-19, he is hospitalized at Research Medical Center. Clayton Lettau, is receiving cancer treatment. Brenda Homfeld, please keep her in prayer as she will need a complete liver transplant. Prayers, for anyone with a health issue, anyone grieving, and anyone that has a heavy burden on their heart, mind, and soul. Prayers, for our world and nation.

WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY TO: The family of Paul E. Warren. Paul passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. A family only service was held this past week.

Best Wishes for November Birthdays this week... Justin Salyer, November 22 Sharon Knehans, November 23 Michelle Alumbaugh, November 23 Harold Salyer, November 24 Juanita Homfeld, November 24 Sandy Riekhof, November 24 Mary Ann Vorwark, November 25 Loren Dickmeier, November 25 Sara Schoppenhorst, November 26 Cherri Wilson, November 27

ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANGEL TREE: The Angel Tree is up and decorated so you can choose the tag or tags you wish to buy for. Due to Covid-19, we are using this two-dimensional tree, this year. It takes less space in the sanctuary and we will move it downstairs, by the office, during the week. Buy and wrap the gifts, returning them with the tags number side up, no later than Monday, December 14, at noon.

THANK OFFERING: Will be dedicated today. The collection will be divided evenly between the Higginsville Heat and Hunger Fund and the Food Pantry. Extra Thank Offering envelopes are available in the back of the sanctuary and by the church office.

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ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS: Are available in the back of the sanctuary and outside the church office. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED: The church office will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. POINSETTIAS: We will appreciate having poinsettias in church again this Christmas. If you wish to place a plant in memory of someone, please notify the church secretary (584-3603) by Wednesday, December 16, so that she can print it in the church bulletin. Be sure your name is on the plant that you bring. Please leave it in the fellowship hall on the stage by Thursday, December 17, or by noon on Friday, December 18, (Please do not bring the poinsettias before these dates), the flower committee will place the plants in the sanctuary. We would like to enjoy the poinsettias for Sunday, December 20, both services for Christmas Eve, and Sunday December 27. You may collect your poinsettias after the December 27th worship service. GROWING HOPE GLOBALLY This year also marks the 21st anniversary of Growing Hope Globally (formerly Foods Resource Bank). This will be Salem’s 20th year of involvement with this organization. There is a video of the harvest of our first crop on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HIV64Bbt8Y#action=share I would encourage everyone to view it. Growing Hope Globally programs address food shortages, poverty, and health challenges that lead to hunger. The goal of each program is to help families have enough to eat throughout the entire year and to produce a surplus they can sell to pay for school supplies, medical care, and modest home improvements. In the past, our donations have gone to projects in Uganda, Nicaragua, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If you care to join the Men’s Fellowship in this mission, please drop your donation by the church office no later than December 31st. Thank you, Dennis Knipmeyer

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HIV64Bbt8Y#action=share

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION CANCELLED: Because of the risk and the recent spike in Covid-19, the Elders and Tommy have cancelled Christmas Homebound Communion. 2021 ENVELOPES are available in the Fellowship Hall.

NOVEMBER IS ANNUAL FOOD PANTRY MONTH The Food Pantry continues to serve those in our community who need assistance putting food on their tables. November is the month we dedicate toward restocking the shelves with food products. We have assigned specific foods or food types to each Sunday during the drive. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, please mark a plain envelope “Food Pantry” and drop it in the offering plate or bring it by the church office. All donations will be used 100% for purchasing food items as they are needed. Nov 22 – Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, carrots, mixed vegetables, tomatoes Nov 29 – Toilet Paper THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE: Anyone that had their picture taken or submitted a photo for the directory can stop by the church office Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and pick up your copy of the directory. If you didn’t have a picture taken but would like a directory you can purchase one from the church office for $15. LAMPLIGHTER: Articles for the December Lamplighter are due in the church office by Monday, November 23. Thank you. VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS PLAY: If you have signed up for the Christmas play you should have received your information Friday, November 12, or Saturday, November 13. If you have not received the information, please let June know. Everyone that has signed up for the Christmas play needs to have their videos submitted to June no later than November 30th.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 2020: We are considering two Christmas Eve services this year, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. We would like for everyone to RSVP sometime before Christmas Eve so that we would know how many to expect and know when we have reached our limit of 140 people for a service. If there isn’t enough interest in the 5:00 p.m. service, then we will only have a 7:00 p.m. service. Please call or email the church office. ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL: June is having children's Sunday School by Zoom on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. For more information on how to join Sunday School on Zoom contact June 660-441-8568 or call the church office 660-584-3603.

OPTIONS FOR THE CHURCH BULLETIN: You have a couple options for the church bulletin. Paper copies of the bulletin are available or you can view the church bulletin on the church website. Please feel free to use your phone or tablet during worship to view the bulletin. Salem website: salemucchigginsville.org/home/church-news/ KIDS OF SALEM: Each week during Zoom Sunday School, the kids discuss their God Sightings and how they help others. We want to share this with our church family. Helping Hands will be displayed in the sanctuary with their messages. Be on the lookout for new Helping Hands each week. These can also be viewed on Salem’s Facebook and Instagram. MASKS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED: The Church Council and Board of Elders strongly encourage wearing masks during worship at church. Please consider making a reusable mask or purchasing a mask for everyone in your family. A limited number of disposable masks are available at church, but providing your own would be appreciated.

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COMMUNITY NEWS: HIGGINSVILLE SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Thanksgiving carry-out dinner, Thursday, November 26, serving time: 11 a.m. -1:00 pm., Higginsville Senior Center, corner of Walnut & 21st St. Curbside pickup only, drive up, place your order, donations accepted. Menu: turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, carrots, dinner roll & dessert.

JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AND MEYER CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY: Bible Study has been cancelled until further notice. UP COMING DATES: November 26 – Thanksgiving Day (Church Office Closed) November 27 – Church Office Closed November 29 – First Sunday of Advent December 6 – Second Sunday of Advent December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent December 14 – Please have Angel Tree gifts to church December 16 – Please call church office with names for poinsettias December 17 – Poinsettias may be placed in the Fellowship Hall December 18 – Please have poinsettias in the Fellowship Hall by noon December 20 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

PRAYERS AND CONCERNS: Anyone who is in need of prayers, please call the church office, (660) 584-3603. CHURCH INFORMATION: Tommy’s email: tlfaris@ctcis.net Tommy’s cell phone: 816-352-2052 Church Telephone: 660-584-3603 Church Email: salemucc@ctcis.net Church Website: salemucchigginsville.org Fax number: 660-584-5666 Wi-Fi Network Name: Salem UCC Wi-Fi Password: Resurrection!1870

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Items purchased with Memorial money: CD’s and sleeves for mailing church service CD’s to shut in’s Stamps for mailing CD’s Flowers and candles for Memorial Sunday Gift cards for fist year kids out of high school 150th Anniversary Anthem, $1,000

Memorial Gifts in Memory of: Frank Adams Alumbaugh, II Pearl Morlock Luehrman Viola E. Meinershagen Annie M. Fiegenbaum Cody Vai Lamb Memorials to Endowment Fund: Pearl Morlock Luehrman Bob and Alice Jarman Frank and Pearle Alumbaugh

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS AT SALEM November 22, thru November 29, 2020

Sunday - Memorial Sunday Thank Offering Dedication

First Sunday for Angel Tree 10:00 a.m. Worship with Live-Stream Worship on Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Baptism-Family Only

Christmas Decorating Committee

Monday - December Lamplighter Articles Due No Activities Scheduled Tuesday - Food Pantry

Wednesday – 10:30 a.m. Lafayette Area Pastors Meeting 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous

7:00 p.m. Al-Anon Thursday - Thanksgiving Day (Church Office Closed) Friday - Church Office Closed for Holiday 7:00 p.m. A. A.

Saturday - 9:30 a.m. A. A.

Sunday- First Sunday of Advent 10:00 a.m. Worship with Live-Stream Worship on Facebook 11:00 a.m. Zoom Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Confirmation